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A lightning strike ignited methane gas in a Florida couple’s septic tank, resulting in a bathroom explosion

There’s much to be gained when managers learn how to take things off their plates and delegate

When it comes to timing the replacement of worn-out equipment, using some intuition is fine, but you’ll get the best results if hard data is backing up your decisions

For decades, retired plumber Barney Smith kept his 1,400 toilet seat art pieces on display in his garage, but his work will live on in a new home

These two companies serve as examples of the success you can find with your drain cleaning customers by making camera inspections a routine part of every job instead of an add-on service with extra cost

There are a lot of benefits to using a flat-rate pricing structure, but be sure that you’re not using it as a solution to problems with your core business practices

After helping 10 households last year on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico as part of the Community Plumbing Challenge, volunteers recently returned to the reservation in an area in Arizona to assist three more families

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Motorized stair-climbing hand trucks help George Morlan Plumbing Supply reduce injuries and ease labor costs

Unless it’s done correctly, dealing with the weakest link on your team is fraught with career peril

A longtime plumber who has been both employee and owner shares some insight into what it takes to get a plumbing business off to a successful start

You don’t only employ top-level master plumbers. Every company is made up of employees with a range of varying skill sets. Here are some things to consider as you determine the correct balance of apprentices, journeymen and masters on your crew.